Question

based upon the following statement, complete the sentences by filling in the blanks. \water molecules are both cohesive and adhesive\. water molecules cling together because of a property called ______. water can also cling to other surfaces by hydrogen bonding, and this behavior is ____. water flows freely and water - based solutions fill vessels, such as ____ vessels. the cohesion and adhesion characteristics of water make it an excellent ______ medium.

Explanation:

Cohesion is the property that causes water - molecules to stick to each other. Adhesion is when water molecules stick to other surfaces via hydrogen - bonding. In biological systems, water - based solutions fill vessels like blood vessels (in animals) or xylem and phloem (in plants). The cohesive and adhesive properties of water make it an excellent transport medium as it can carry nutrients, waste, etc.

Answer:

Water molecules cling together because of cohesion.
Water can also cling to other surfaces by hydrogen bonding, and this behavior is adhesion.
Water flows freely and water - based solutions fill vessels, such as blood (or xylem/phloem) vessels.
The cohesion and adhesion characteristics of water make it an excellent transport medium.